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Page 27 <br />City of <br />RAMSEY <br />Project No. RCP-12: Reduce Waste, Reuse Resources <br />(Organics Recycling Plan) <br />Project Lead: <br />Chris Anderson, City Planner <br />7550 Sunwood Dr NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />763-433-9817 <br />candersonPcitvoframsev.com <br />Project Description <br />The City has a successful curbside recycling program for standard recyclables; however, food and paper <br />waste (organics) constitute the largest component of our waste stream. We would like to research, <br />analyze and implement an optional organics program (whether curbside and/or small scale drop-off) for <br />residents. <br />Policy Analysis <br />• What examples exist locally that can reduce demand on local landfills by capturing organic waste? <br />• What barriers exist to successful implementation? <br />• What strategies exist to build capacity and support? <br />Implementation Plan and Action Steps <br />The deliverables provided by this Project will be utilized to help the City determine whether or not to <br />consider providing organics recycling as an option for our residents and business community. <br />Sustainability and Resiliency Impacts <br />• Clean Environment. The goal of exploring this program is to reduce the amount of waste that <br />enters landfills and provide healthy reuse of organic waste. This program has been proven to be <br />successful in many other organizations. <br />• Safe and Thriving Neighborhoods. Solid Waste Management is a planning policy critical to safe <br />and thriving neighborhoods. While this policy may not be on the forefront of visibility, poor solid <br />waste management will quickly decline thriving neighborhoods. <br />Existing Plans and Data <br />The following plans exist to support this project, and can be found online at www.citvoframsev.com/rcp. <br />• Comprehensive Plan — Natural Resources Chapter <br />• City Council Discussion — Curbside Recycling Contract Renewal <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services. <br />